Amelia

At a Glance: Name: Amelia – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ah-MEEL-yah

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Amelia is pronounced ah-MEEL-yah (/əˈmiːljə/), and it carries a classic tag rather than being linked to any particular style trend. SSA records for the name stretch all the way back to 1880, so it's been part of the naming landscape in the US for well over a century. If you're researching it for a daughter, it's currently sitting near the very top of the national rankings.

Meaning & Origin of Amelia

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How to Pronounce Amelia

Phonetic: ah-MEEL-yah   IPA: /əˈmiːljə/

Popularity of Amelia

Amelia ranked #3 in 2024, with 12,740 babies given the name that year — and that #3 ranking is also its all-time peak, so it's currently as high as it's ever charted.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

How do you pronounce Amelia?

Amelia is pronounced ah-MEEL-yah (IPA: /əˈmiːljə/).

Is Amelia a popular name right now?

Amelia is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #3 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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